Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
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Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
Local vet finds satisfaction helping others
By Eric Adams
The United States military is rife with unique divisions, assignments and experiences that span many eras and regions of the globe. Service men and women were harkened to their calling for different purposes but on Monday, they were recognized as one. [More]
Division III District Track Meet
By Bruce Monnin
SPENCERVILLE - Consistency is the mark of a good program, and the Minster boys and girls once again demonstrated that they have two of the best track programs around.
The two Wildcat teams swept both halves of the Division III district track meet for the fourth consecutive year Saturday. [More]
Obituaries on May 28th, 2013
William Donohoe, 64, Rockford, died at 11:50 p.m. May 24, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Velma A. Moeller, 76, Coldwater, died May 25, 2013, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Margaret Lee Romine Mescher, 89, Portland, Ind., passed away May 25, 2013, at her residence. [More]
Gerald H. Siebert, 72, Celina, passed away May 27, 2013, at his home.
Funeral [More]
Gertrude Celina Smelser, 98, Celina, died at 12:21 p.m. May 24, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Michael "Speaky" Speakman, 67, St. Marys, died May 27, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on May 28th, 2013
Subscriber stories on May 28th, 2013
Mercer County sees return on investment
CELINA - City officials have paid off the remaining debt on the Main Street reconstruction project completed in 2011.
Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel presented a check for $937,553.26 to Mercer County Treasurer Dave Kaiser on Friday.
WAPAKONETA - A 79-year-old man was killed Sunday evening in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 in Auglaize County.
Pronounced dead at the scene was Hir
ST. HENRY - Seventy-four high school seniors were awarded diplomas Sunday afternoon at the middle school gymnasium.
St. Henry High School class valedictorians this year were Maxwell Bensman and Caleb Hemmelgarn. Salutatorian was Kelsey Prenger.
Division II Boys Tennis District
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The run for a berth in the state tennis tournament ended on Saturday for the Celina tennis doubles team of Aaron Seibel and Keaton Mohler. The tandem finished fourth at the Division II district tournament at Bowling Green.
Division IV Findlay Regional Softball Preview
Parkway softball coach Mark Esselstein noted that there is some similarities between his squad and New Riegel, who will take on the Panthers in the Division IV regional semifinals on Wednesday at Findlay High School.
Eldora Speedway's Johnny Appleseed Classic
ROSSBURG - Jeff Babcock is familiar with Eldora Speedway's victory lane. The Wayne, Ohio native has been there in an Eldora Stock car and has parked